We are well into winter and Advent now: the cold glow of the midday is breathtaking, as is the warm dark of the evening, safe at home.
Last week we began a spiritual practice for Advent. I invited you to think about the threshold of your home, and to pray for yourself and others in your coming out and going in. Then I asked you to bring to mind another household, and bless them: may their passages through their doorway be steps of hope, too.
This week, please visualize your living room: the place in your home where you relax and come to yourself. Ask God’s blessing on the essence of who you are. Draw breath in God’s peace. Then pray for those who share your living room: your household, family and friends. May they know that God loves them in the very core of their being.
Please bring to mind someone from church. Ask God to bring them the tranquility they need, and God’s peace that surpasses understanding.
Praying for one another, I trust this practice will connect you with God’s presence. I hope you will feel connected here in your church.
Holy Peace of this season of anticipation to you,
The Rev. Dr. Catherine Faith MacLean
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